The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5070 TivsNVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti's launch MSRP to decide.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 4K gamers who want high-end Blackwell performance at a more accessible price than the RTX 5080.

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NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti

Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant well below $250 used — at any higher price the RTX 5060 Ti is the better choice.

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NVIDIA RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
TierHigh-endMid-range
GenerationRTX 5000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP300W165W
UpscalingDLSS4DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$749$449
ReleasedFeb 20, 2025May 24, 2023
Cycle length~850 days~693 days
Cycle adviceBuySuperseded
Deals adviceWaitClearance
SuccessorRTX 5060 Ti

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti

16GB GDDR7 at $749

Same VRAM as the $999 RTX 5080, making it the sweet spot for high-end 4K gaming.

300W TDP

Reasonable power draw for its performance class — runs on a 700W PSU.

DLSS 4 support

Full access to multi-frame generation and all Blackwell AI features.

NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

16GB variant advantage

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model — still relevant for 1440p gaming.

165W TDP

Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.

RTX 5060 Ti is better value new

At $429 with GDDR7 and DLSS 4, the RTX 5060 Ti is the clear choice for new buyers.